Broccoli Waltham 29 HEIRLOOM Seeds

Brassica oleracea var. italica

Item #0221

75 days. Broccoli has a long culinary history going back to the Romans but it wasn't until recently that its exceptional health benefits were recognized. Florets and stems are packed with vitamin C and provide calcium, potassium, and iron. The 4"-6", blue-green heads are delicious raw or cooked-much better than store-bought broccoli. Waltham 29 grows prolific side shoots and is espeically cold tolerant. Freezes well. Kids will adore the "little trees" on their plate.

This packet sows thirty 10-foot rows.

Seedling Image

Days to Emerge:7-14 days

Seed Depth:1/8"

Seed Spacing:
a group of 3 seeds every 18"

Row Spacing:
2'-3'

Thinning:
When 2" tall, thin to 1 every 18"

When to sow outside: 4 to 6 weeks before average last frost or as soon as soil can be worked. Also, in late summer for fall harvest. Mild Climates: Sow in late fall for winter for early spring harvest. Optimal soil temperature for germination is 60°-85°F.

When to start inside: RECOMMENDED. 4 to 6 weeks before average last frost.

Harvesting: When the main head is 4" to
6" in diameter, harvest the head. This will
encourage large numbers of side florets.